SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Flute, Other, Vocalist - Alto, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, DJ, Electronic Music.ABOUT
Versatile guitarist and vocalist seeking musicians to join my metal project. The band is called OTS (www.OftheShadow.com). We have a new album, Blood Crisis, which is in the final stages of mixing/mastering, aiming to release in August 2025. We've also shot 2 film clips:
https://youtu.be/EPZ7d2jxqzE?si=NdccwzzB2Ta4sCtE
https://youtu.be/FSaXM0iGAeg?si=u4BUK0a93eCql7xt
The project's influences include Meshuggah, Lamb of God, Rotting Christ, Tool, Parkway Drive, Smashing Pumpkins, to name a few.
The ultimate goal is to tour internationally in 2-3 week stints.
We have a 6-show tour booked in Japan for November, 2025.
Financial grant assistance is pending.
We currently comprise of 2 members and we need more (male or female) - primarily a drummer and bass player. If this resonates with you, then please get in touch.
I have a bachelor of music degree, majoring in digital music and studio production. I have experience playing guitar and bass in a standard band format (particularly in metal), as well as electronic music performance. I've also got experience composing for film and TV.
- Screen name:
- JohnBB
- Member since:
- May 14 2017
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Too many to mention, but bands like Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, Muse, Baroness, Rotting Christ, Black Mountain, Meshuggah, and even U2 inspire me.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Electronic Music:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
LTD Black Metal 6-string, Ibanez Musician 6-string, LTD 7-string, Yamaha BB 5-string bass, Takamine acoustic guitar, a bunch of pedals, MIDI keyboard, MacBook Pro, a variety of outboard gear and lots of things to hit and strike.
